Malaya Tribune, 4 December 1931

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  • 29 1 The Malaya Tribune vol- XV(^ No. 5250 SINGAPORE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1931 FIVE CENTS The Malaya Tribune. Singapore: Friday, Dec. 4. 1931. Malaya Tribune SINGAPORE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1931.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 391 1 ijpTON'S CEYLON TEA. fOC Ci JT BETTER WV BEST, J IOP aU ER M uses throughout the Straits Bjtl rlements and the Malay States. Sole Agents: The East Asiatic Company, Limited. (Incorporated In Denmark.) RLAI.A UMPUR SINGAPORE PENANG. I PIT YOUR SHIRT ON /TlO" THE FAVOURITE! v Thousands and thousands
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    • 315 1 I I I >%_4iCt Genuine Old Sco t c h j Wnisky rec ommended j f\Slr* WHIQb/V for its Beneficial Effect As Stimulant, j j The Bed Hackle or Vulture Plume was Awarded SIME, DARBY A CO., Ltd. j to tbe Black Watch for Gallantry in the Field in 1795
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    • 171 1 THE 'MALAYA TRIBUNE" IS THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN MALAYA. IN TABLET FORM. i Against CONSTIPATION j Nothing like purgatives or laxatives. j Its use does not lead to habit. j Free sample can be obtained from: FRANCO-EASTERN TRADING CO, I SOLD BY ALL DISPENSARIES. Always Have j I TIGER
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  • 2852 2 WOULD IT DEVELOP OR HINDER TRADE? REPLIES TO COMMITTEE'S QUESTIONNAIRE. With th. desire lo assist, th? following comments are offered, for their consideration, to th- Customs Duti s Committee, who besides otbt* tasks, ar studying th qurstion of a Customs Union for Malaya. Unusual as it b
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  • 312 2 DISMEMBERED BODY IDENTIFIED AT SHANGHAI. What has been stated by high police officials to be the most gruesome consequences to a kidnapping in recent years in Shanghai came to light when officers attached to Bubbling Well police .-tation found the body of Mr. Woo Poh-fang. Nanyang Road. The
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    • 274 2 to those EEEg who know a difference in -EEriEE^ teas S We offer our new blend Ceylonta Tea PACKED BY LIPTON. Sole Agents: I' ■mm HENRY WAUGH Co., Ltd. j "J* I 845 cts Lb. acK(. SINGAPORE. PENANG. KUALA LUMPUR AND IPOH. /4 In tic 11 r.i That stabbing pain
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  • 1248 3 FERNANDEZ REPLIES TO MOSES. BOXING. Mr. S M. Fernandez (Seremban) writes: "With reference to the letter from R. C. Moses appearing in your journal of last Friday, I shall be very grateful if you will kindly allow me a little space for a reply. "R. C. Mo-e.s states
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  • 501 3 "NOT UNPATRIOTIC' CRICKET. his T E n^r esti< n whether he wouw nl!n 8 qUallfica,ions for the of India Dulceps inghp (S ays a -Times of India" report Bombay WUh the great cricketer at for h y sm,led a »d first said that it was for
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  • 346 3 WINNERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. RIFLE-SHOOTING. The following are the results in the Chines Volunteer Club annual rifle meeting which was held at the Bukit Timah Rifle Rang, recently. The prizes were given away by Lt. Col. M. J. T. Reilly. Commandant SS V 1 Match No.
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  • 91 3 WRESTLING. It has generally b?cn concluded, on s?cing American films of the new wrestling, that "all-in" meant that everything, including gouging, biting, and scratching, was prrmitted. The British Wrastling Board cf Control which has juit tren form -d. makes it clear that this is incorrect. The term
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 365 3 Qrangepop [i m THE DRINK j Which has Captivated j The PUBLIC TASTE j J j MADE FROM j California Oranges Sj THK PRODUCT J OF j OP The PHOENIX AERATED j WATER WORKS j 1 SINGAPORE. j MEN! d^f^.A here's a happy ending for Splash a few drops of
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    • 590 3 I THE FAVOURITE:—! j i Refuse All j jd Jl 1 ORANGE I AifH crush /f fife. l v M:ti.ufactured by G Bit %i&\ j E ill jf H N E4VE LTD., j j fjpl j Aerated Wafer FAMOUS I IT FOOTBALLER'S ijJK; TRIBUTE j p.; Mr. GEORGE CAMSELL j
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  • 1352 4 SPOTLIGHTS SCREEN STAGE (Edited by "Cineque.") The White Devil." Leo Tolstoi's thrilling dramatic story which is having a successful S at the Capitol. WO! conclude its season •,,-night: those who have not yet seen this film hould not miss it. Embody in town knows "Disraeli and Old BlWllsh." which means
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  • 356 4 JIMMY DURANTE IS INITIATED. This is a new variation of the old theatre frick ol sending a newcomer all over town for the "key to the curtain." Jimmy Durante, New York Broadway comedian, arrived on the set where they were making "The Cuban Love Song." W.
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  • 414 4 LATEST ACHIEVEMENT OF LAWRENCE TIBBETT. Lawrence Tibbett sings a duet with himself in "The Cuban Love Song." his latest M-G-M talkie. In one sequence of the story the famous baritone plays a scene with a "ghost" or vision of himself in an earlier day. He
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  • 672 4 Young Man's Meteoric Rise To Fame. HOW HE WALKED INTO STARDOM. iBY MORRIS HAMMER.' The co-tarring of Robert Montgomery with Norma Shearer in -Private Lives" ought to be placed as a particular red-letter occasion for the erstwhile Broadway juvenile who attained stellar ranks in filmland in
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  • 1383 5 Malayan Stocks Shares. MINING. 1SSCED BY PHASER CO.. EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, December 4, 10 a.m. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Buyers Sellers. Asam Kumbang Tin Dec 31 Austral Malay Dec. 31 £1 M 0 Ayer Hitam Tin June 30 «00 1 U w Bangrin Tin Dec. 31 ai 0 10 9
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  • 493 5 FRASER'S REPORT. Messrs. Fraser and Co., in their weekly report dated Dec. 1, state: The price of tin has again advanced and 5 now sll Shtly over £140. but the appreciation in t P h reS r Uma i ly mainly due to th e
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  • 172 5 uGTHKIE'S report. Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., in their weekly report, dated Dec. 3, stateIn the earlier part of the week the market was quietly steady with an inclination toward> firmness. The tone locally, however, is easier this morning on account of a slight recovery in the
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  • 165 5 The following return of foreign imports of rubber for the m?n*ii of Nov.. 1931. has been forwarded to us by the Acting Registrar General of Statistics. S.S. and F.M.S.: Dry. Wet. Smoked Scrap Sheet Sheet. Lump Country of Origin. and and Total. Crepe Bark. Tons. Tons. Tons.
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  • 229 5 Ocean shipments rubber, inching concentrated btex. fcg and flnal at g Sheet and Crepe. Latex. Concentrated Latex. Revertex. ToteL Destination Tons Tons. Export Export Transhipment Proper. Settlements. States. £2£r SeSSnente £2? f StraltS Malay ropCT wettiements. States. Proper. Settlements. States. United Kingdom 639 non Ifin United States
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    • 308 6 i 615 TO-NIGHT 9.15 j Last Night of j The Brilliantly-Produced UFA Romance of the Imperial Russian Court j I WHIIT DEVIL" Adapted from LEO TOLSTOY'S Inspiring Story j HADJI MURAT" j! Everybody's talking about the Magnificent Regal Scenes of the Imperial Court at St Petersburg Inspiring Musical and Dance
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    • 178 6 Amusements. I PACKING OUT AGAIN! ALHAMBRA IS OFF ON A I RUSH OF RECORD WRECKING ONCE MORE! WATCH THESE i NEW SEASON SUPERS! I j r w 7 m 1 mm. m.- mm mm M t I MB I mm M mmW^ma 1 M 1 VM I mwu I hww',
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    • 239 6 G.ia TO-NIGHT 9.15 j NORMA I SHEARER in her most brilliant role as the sirl who flung convention to the winds in j STRANGERS MAY KISS j A Metro Goldwyn-Mayer Picture. i NEXT CHANGE j George Sidney and Charlie Murray in i Around the Corner j IS —I M gj
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  • 235 7 MR. L. F. WILLIS GRANTED DISCHARGE. Mr. L. Fajlkner Willis was to-day granted hi di:;charj3 from tankrup.cy subject t o a rufpensicn c. one year and judgment for $1,5C0 •n lavcur cf th? Official Assignee entered agMtut tlu d:btor. The application, which was made before Justice Spiotle by
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  • 199 7 APPEAL FOR DONATIONS. The Child Welfare Society proposes thus year to celebrate their annual baby show on Tuesday. Dec. 15. The Society continues to carry on steadily its valuable work, striving to improve health conditions amongst infants of all nationalities in this town. Hundreds of babies who
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  • 308 7 LIGHTS TEMPORARILY REPLACED. SHIPPING NEWS A former notice No. 49 is hereby cancelled. Notice No. 65 (temporary» states that on the western side of the South entrance to Penang. at a distance of 50 yards 214 deg. from existing lighthouse at Lat. 5 deg. 15 min. N„
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  • 125 7 The following return of foreign imports of Tin Ore during the month of Nov 1931 Has been forwarded to us by the Acting Registrar General of Statistics. SS and F M.S.:— Country of Origin Tons Australia Burma 200 Dutch East Indies Banka and Billiton 1.595 Singkep 130
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  • 37 7 BARLOW'S REPORT. Messrs. Barlow and Co., in their weekly market report dated Nov. 5. state: Prices have shown some improvement durin° the past week. Closing quotations are as follows: Sundried $5.t0. Mixed $5 00
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  • 103 7 SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES Singapore. Dec. 4 East Wharf (Entrance Gate Ii Plancius 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate t« City of Norwich 15; Jutlandia 13; Kuala 8 Rajput 6. Empire IWk (Kntranre Gate V Pleasantville 37. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 4) Nil. Weat Wharf (Entrance Gate i Nil.
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  • 67 7 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. The Deputy Controller of Labour, Malava Penang, advises the numbers of arrivals from and departures to the Madras Presidency for the month of November as follows: Arrivals (State aided) (figures supplied by travelling inspectors): 2 adults and 1 minor. Arrivals (others) (figures supplied by travellTinS^
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  • 298 7 No Reason For Alarm Among The British. London, Dec. 3. FacUuvi abroad were described by Mr Neville Chamberlain, at question time in o? Commons, as primarily responsible for the weakness of sterling in recent weeks The Chancellor explained that these factors were not
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  • 71 7 MR. HOOV ER'S SUGGESTION IN AMERICA. Reuter. New York. Dec. 3. The formation of a thousand million dollar corporation to extend credit to needy companies in all lines of business will probably be advocated by President Hoover in his message to Congress next week, according to
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  • 70 7 London, Dec. 3. Messrs Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify today's tin prices as follows: Spot £136 5 Ifi (ClMtilC). Forward (£139 3 16 < £139 5 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify today's rubber prices v fellows: Spot 215 16d (J 15
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  • 57 7 LEWIS AM) PEAT'S REPORT. Messrs. Lewis and Peat, in their Ae»L.v renort of to-day, state: Very little change has been seen throughout the week, the market remaining steady owing to the further decline in sterling. Shipments at 48,01 2 tons were on the high side, but this
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  • 55 7 Singapore, Dec. 4. Standard Spot 9V« |U December g.\ g.-£ January 91., 9 February 9 7 s January, March 9\ 9? s April/June 10 10^ Tone of Market: Slightly firmer. Latest Cab'.e: London Spot Sheet 2 15 I6d per lb. Nrw York- Spot Sheet G.
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  • 151 7 Singapore. Dec. 4. Rice. Siam 1 per Koyan $240 Rice, Siam 2 $212 Rice. Siam 3 $192 Rice. Siam 4 $l Su Mm, Saigon A-l $180 Rice. Saigon 1 m $174 Rice. Saigon 2 $170 Rice. Saigon 3 $i 63 Rice. Rangoon I m 154 Rice. Rangoon 2 M
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  • 204 7 LYALL AND EVATT'S REPORT. Dec. 4, noon These are idle days in the local share markc, an d the volume of businses transacted seem s to fall off daily. Sellers of tin shares find it extremely difficult to obtain any sort of bids near quotations, and rubber
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  • 298 7 Dec. 4. 11 a.m. KLBBEE. London: 2 15 16d unchanged r New York: 4 5, 16 cts. <G.». up 1, 16 ceat. Shares: Quiet. Allenbys 60-70 cents, Ayet! Moleks 40—50 cents. Ayer Panas 50—60 Bassetts 35—40 cents. Brogas 35—40 cents Bukit Jelotongs 15—20 cents, Bukit
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  • 324 7 Singapore, Dec. 4. Selling: London 4 months' sight 2s 4 3 32d London 3 months' sight 2s. 4 1 32d Londo 60 days' sight 2s. 3 3L32d.. London 30 days' sight <»>. 3 15 16d.. London demand 2s. 3 29 32d Lou don T.T. 2s. 3< s d..
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  • 56 7 London, Dec 3 The following dividends have been declareKramat Tin. sixpence per share Lam jutt Malayan Ti n Dredging. 5 per cent, (interim* S. Malayan Tin. 5 per cent, (interim) Kramat Pulai. 2', per cent, Lamut Rubber 2', per cent thTT 'hows a profit of 14T59
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 331 7 Victoria Theatre! COMMENCING I MONDAY, Dec. 7, at 930 p m j For One Week Only mmm hi-libhts I INTERNATIONAL REVUE, i Booking Opens To-Day at j onn Little Co. J Prices $3, *2, m j VICrORI4 MEMORIAL HAUL j NEXT ORGAN RECITAL j Friday, Dec. H, a fc 5.30
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    • 202 7 SINGAPORE SWIMMING CLUB—Tht vacancy for a junior clerk has now b?en filled. Applicants are thanked. WANTED—Canvassers on commission basis Apply 35 37, Hamilton Road off Lavender Szree; from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY). IN THE SUPREME COURT OP THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. s» SETTLEMENT OP SINGAPORE In
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    • 99 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In the Tender Room Municipal Offices Tender. Date of Closing. Erection and Completion of a Small Pumping Station, a Block
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 334 7 METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. MALAYAN DAILY WEATHER REPORT. NATIONS remPera Brlgbl NATIONS. cure. Rainfall. Sun A 1 0 M Mm. taln Alor Star 33 73 0 10 6 7 Kota Bharu 81 73 5.06 Nil X Trengganu 85 73 0.91 6 3 Kroh 85 71 0.21 5 9 Sitiawan 8 9 73
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  • 830 8 On the one hand, security and service: on the other hand, mad chaos. That, in a few words, is the case for the Freight Conferences, as stated by Mr. L. J. Hazel, of Messrs. Sime, Darby and Co., Ltd.. in a recent address to the Malacca Rotary
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  • 396 8 Addtional donations towards the S: Andrew Mission Hospital Fund. eaUOSd oy Mr. Leug Kirn Choon. ure: From Mr. Yap iutt *c* Kuala Lumpur. $100: Mr. Lim Town «Sirapore. $5: and "A Sympathiser" $2. No proper staff and customs neflM to l aye been provided in Ipoh lor the mciaen c
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  • 224 8 In Honour Of Sultan And Sultanah. An official dinner is to be given at Government House to-night in honour of Their Highl esses. the Sultan and Sultanah of Johore. About 40 guests have b?en invited, among them being Mr. A. F Richards. Governor of British North Borneo,
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  • 92 8 WITHDRAWN IN HOUSE OF COMMONS. London. De:. 2. The question of which Mr. Lister MacDor.a d had given notice concerning the Governor's bungalow at Penang Hill has been withdrawn. S.F.P." Service. [Mr. MacDcnaVl gave notice that he would ask the Colonial Minister (Sir P. Cunliffe-Lis-ter> whether
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  • 91 8 British Official. Rugby. Dec. 3. A> the Prince of Wales is suffering from a slight chill which keeps him indoors. Prince George is to-day presenting the Colours, on behalf of the King, to the Portsmouth Division of the Royal Marines. The Prince of Wale*"
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  • 83 8 Rugby. Dec 3 Ii understood that the War Office has just tested a new searchlight of exceptional power which throws patterns on the sky. enabling raiding aircraft to be plotted in the air much as artillery targets are plotted on map .squares It is claimed that,
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  • 115 8 Sunday ntxt b St. Nioholc Day. the laf n of the School of EngluJi Chuivh Musi inaugurated by Dr. NichoLson. la:* OiganLst cf Wes,minster Abbey. The Choir of the Cathedral have lat ly become members of Uie Guid of St. Nichol s, and it is intended to
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  • 30 8 Tin news received by cabl- in Singapore to-day concerning the condition of Mr. A. W. Still, who is lying seriously ill. is that he is weaker.
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  • 85 8 Prom Cnina and Japan by ths "Kidder..ore aue at Singapore 6 a.m. on Munday. From China and Manila by the "President Adams' due a* Singapore daylight on Monday. From China and Japan by the "Sumatra Maru" due ai Singapore on Monday. Mails lr ,m Europe. (London mai-s d
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  • 33 8 The untitled of the batch!—the ever useful blotting-pad issued each year-end by Messrs J«.iiii Li.tie and Co.. Ltd. It is now an institution, and a wvlcome one. in very many offices in Singapore.
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  • 52 8 MALAYAN CUSTOMS UNION, en page I. SPOTLIGHTS, on page 4. TOPICS OP TO-DAY, on page 8 CLUB DIARY, on page IL DIARY OF EVENTS, on page 11. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR. on page 12 RADIO IN MALAYA, on pag e 12 MUSLIM AFFAIRS, on page 13. CORRESPONDENCE, on
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  • 424 8 •(BY "LOOKER-ON."j Are modern girls really riageable A There seem to be quite a young men who don't to ink M M The discussion in the "M i respondence columns is de interestingly. A whole letters await publication. A These letters com* from parts cl Malaya, showing
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  • 35 8 LATEST QUOTATIONS* BtJBBEBLondon: 2 15 /1M. New York: 4 5/16 <Ci c« I Singapore: 9% 9% eta. TIS London Spot: £136. 10s III Three Months: £139. 7> 6*. Singapore: $69.12't <'.r> tons
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    • 111 8 jPmas Baxaae..\ Bring The Kiddies Aiong We Have j Hundreds of Toys to Select from j Our X'mas Bazaar is The Rendezvous of All Happy Children. i ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlement*./ KUALA LUMPUR. I 6INGAPORE J Self Agent J j F. A. HAKTHOLOMEUSZ, LTD. J SINGAPORE
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    • 56 8 t i I Latest and Smartest j Designs Idoxa! i i The most accurate I timekeeper. j JUST UNPACKED J i j WRIST POCKET WATCHES J ALARM TRAVELLING j CLOCKS. U. S. de Silva Bros. SOU AGENTS HIGH STREET. SINGAPORE, j J j 634 j North Bridjff Road. J TRY
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  • 611 9 T HI X FOLD OBJECT OF GOVERNMENT. X- MIKITY RIGHTS WILL BE GUARANTEED. British Official. ■rata of thr Dominion of Fedlndia policy were routed in the t ommons, when it was made thai guarantees of traders' and
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  • 35 9 «'LANS TOUR OF EAST. Reuter. London. Dec. 4. Morning Post" says that it is unde nt Charlie Chaplin's latest plan is to East, including India, and he will tour (i Japan.—Reuter.
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  • 46 9 British Official. Rugby, De?. 3. m viiug of the Burma Round-lab c. 0 tne* to-day, the general dßcvt, ion \as d. on Monday the Conference wi 1 .If into committee land commence a tion of the details of tie constitution. I Of* iaL
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  • 358 9 Forced Off The Gold Standard. Reuter. Rugby, Dec. 3. The Government assurance, given at question time in the House of Commons, that no fiscal engagements of a binding character would entered into with foreign countries likely to prejudice the Abnormal Importations Act or any future arrangements
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  • 103 9 PEACE GARDEN OF U.S.A. AND CANADA. Reuter. Toronto, Dec. 3. "To God in His glory we two nations dedicate this garden and pledge ourselves that as long as men shall live we will no,, take up arms ag-ainet each other." is the inscription to be placed
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  • 93 9 STEAMER UNABLE TO REACH HARBOUR. British Official. Rugby. Dec 3. The steamer "Versailles." engaged on t*~e cross-Channel service, encountered heavy s j as this morning when about 12 miles out from N» whaven Harbour. The wind rose to gale force, and in the buffeting her rudder was damaged.
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  • 41 9 Reuter. The Hague. Dec. 3. The Lower House has adapted a Bill to operate until Jan. 1, 1935. restricting imports, after approving the Lioera -Democrat amendment requiring Parliamentary sanction fcr special quctas fixed by a Government Bill-
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  • 59 9 Reuter. London. Dec. 3. Speaking at a meeting of the L:ague of Nations Union at Canterbury the Dean o:" Canterbury. Dr. Hewlett Johnson, referring to ihe fload calamity in Ciina. said he hop-d to to China at the beginning of n xt year. Sir
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  • 90 9 Under the auspices of the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce, a charity fair is being, organised in Ipoh in aid of the China Flood Relief Fund. The venue of the fair will be the Harima Hall and adjacent grounds, Anderson Road, New Town. Ipoh, and the
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  • 40 9 British Official. Rugby. Dec. 3. The Canadian Premier, the Hon. R. B. BenneX was among the guests at a v .un?heon party giveii by the Prime Minister and MUs Ishbel Mac Donald at Downing Street to-day.—Briti h Official.
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  • 388 9 Alleged Imperial Plans Of Aggression. Sin Kuo Min. Shanghai. Dec. 4. Mr. Shigemitsu, Japanese Minister in China again conferred with Dr. Wellington Koo for one hour yesterday. The Teachers and Professors Federation has sent a strong warning to Dr. Koo against direct negotiations with Japan on
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  • 397 9 SCOTH gMKFTAIN IN SELA^rOR. Dr. G. C. McGregor has disposed of his practice, and left Kuala Lumour on Wednesday for Home, sailing from Port Swettenham by the "Patroclus." Dr. McGregor is ret'ring after 25 yeais in Kuala Lumpur. He was the first private medical practitioner
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  • 142 9 The case in which Saul Zoko, his brother Yayah Zoko, their Malay syce and a Chinese named Chew, were charged with causing hurt to Saul Ezekiel was concluded before Mr. G. E. Clayton, the Second Magistrate, to-day. It was alleged that the accused met Saul
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  • 808 9 WHO WANTS TO GO TO MANCHURIA? no sk;n of agreement this WEEK. Reuter. The prospect of the League session on Manchuria concluding this weekend is remote. Chinese and Japanese replies regarding the Commission of Enquiry have stiU to be received. No fresh fighting
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  • 42 9 British Official. Rugby. Dec. 3. The Prime Minister announced in the Hous 1 of Commons to-day that he hoped it would be possible to take the motion fe>r the adjournment for the Christmas recess on Friday we>k. Dec. 11.—Eritish Official.
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  • 19 9 Paris, Dec. 3. The death has occurred of Mr. Vincent D'Indy. the distinguished French composer.— Reuter.
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    • 181 9 r P*viiioM 0.15 TO-NIGHT 0.15 Should A Man Tell j You 11 Roar When You See The j Answer! Added Attraction George Sidney and Charles Murray M lIN OLD NAZUMA" j It's another great laughter show NEXT CHANGE "BAD SISTER" l Just, a nice little girl who knew no rules.
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  • 431 10 CHARITY MATCH NEXT WEDNESDAY. ASSN. FOOTBALL. As will be seen from a special notice appearing in our advertising columns, a match has been arranged to take place between the Chinese and Malays at Anson Road Stadium next Wednesday. The proceeds from the "gate" will be handed over
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  • 288 10 SHANGHAI TOPS STRAITS SCORE. RIFLE-SHOOTING. News from Shanghai .giving the result of the Shanghai score dashes to the ground hopes entertained in the Straits that the Inter-port Shield, which Singapore has not won since the War, would be captured this year in view of the gjood score
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  • 168 10 MISS ENID LO. f Playing faultless tennis, Miss Enid Lo regained toe singles tennis championship of Hong Kong, by defeating Miss Thomas in two straight £ets with the loss of but three games. An hour later she enjoyed her crowning triumph by winning, with Mrs. Tottenham, the Ladies
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  • 412 10 NASH AND JOHNSON TO MEET AGAIN. BOXING. Anangements are being made for a reiuru contest between Sid Nash and Young Johnson, the fight to take place at the New Garden Arena on Dec. 12. Nash beat Johnson some months ago. stopping him in the tenth round cf
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  • 580 10 TO FIGHT AS A LIGHTWEIGHT. London. Nov. 2. Seaman Watson, who knocked out Douglas Parker soon after the Sunderland man had done the same trick fcr Johnny Cuthbert. demonstrated, with Francois Machtens. of Belglum, as the victim, that he is full value for a match with any
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  • 85 10 S.S.C. OPENING FUNCTION. At the formal opening of the Singapore Swimming Club's new Pool on, Wednesday, next is proposed to hold the following events: —Diving competition, Blindfold race and Fifty metres Club championship. Members of the Club who wish to participate in these events are asked to forward their
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  • 875 10 EXCITING ENCOUNTER WITH ST. FRANCIS. HOCKEY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. Dec. 3. The St. Francis' Association and the Malacca Club, in their third meeting this season (the Association winning one match and the other being drawn), rose superior to the wretched conditions. The Padang, as result
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  • 40 10 SELANGOR RACE MEETING. SCRATCHINGS FOR TO-MORROW. Horses scratched from to-morrow's amateur races at Kuala Lumpur: RACE 2.—Split Nut. RACE 4.—My Sweetie, New Issue. RACE 5. —Mona, Folly. All Engagements.—Split Nut. Double Tote.—Races 7 and 8. Big Sweep.—Race 7.
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  • 166 10 SOUTH AFRICA TROUNCED. CRICKET. Biisbane, De". 3. Australia won the first Test match with South AL»ca by an innings and 163 runs When play was late on Wednesday afternoon after 2' L days' idleness owing to rain. Ironmonger bowled in brilliant style and in that innings he
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  • 292 10 NAWAB PUTS COUNTRY BEFORE COUNTY! The Nawab of Pataudi. in a special telegram t-o "The Statesman" from Lahore, says: "I pim returning to England nexc summer to play for Worcestershire il I am not selected for India." As there is not the slightest doubc that
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  • 350 10 LIM KEE CHEOK TROI'HY. The local season will be brought to a doss on Saturday when the final match of tin» Inter-Club tournament for the championship of Singapore (for the Lim Kee Cheok Trophy», between the Roseray B. P. and the Diehard B. P. will be played off. The
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  • 77 10 PING-PONG. TO-DAY'S TIE. "A" Class handicap (final): Lai Kwong Chun owe 9 v. Teo Tian Keng scr. MONDAY'S TIES. Championship semi-final: Leong Siew Tai v. Lai Kwong Chun, Chan Chong Leng v. Cheong Chee Tong. 4, B" Class handicap semi-final: Winner of Slow Kee v. Jek Kiang v.
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  • 198 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Dec. 3. The annual feast of St. Francis Xavier. the apos le ol th? East, was observed as in rec Bt years by the celebration cf mass on the ruined Church of Our Ladv of th- Mount The Rev.
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  • 362 10 TOO MANY PETITION WRITERS, i (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. Dec. 2. As one goes along Jalan Ibrahim one can see a number of petit on-writers occupying seats in ccffee and eating shops and on this read too are ihe offices of a goad number 5.clicitors.
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  • 453 10 DATES PLAYERS. Association Football. Teck Chye's XI c. M.I.C. to-morrow, on the J.A.P.'s ground. Delta Road: Kim Guan; Hock Joo, Ah Kow; Kim Tong, Teck Chye. Koon Chye; Chwee Geow, Thiam Lock. James Goh. Mah Wee and Kim Siang Reserve: Ah Hin. Clerical Union XI against Social Athletic Society on
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  • 24 10 S.C.C. CHAMPIONSHIP. The final of the S.C.C. championship between A. D. Baker, a former champion, and P. Carmichael, will be played this evening.
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  • 236 10 BRINGING THEIR "HI-LIGHTS" TO SINGAPORE. Ccmlng CraCß Hollvwcod. the ■ctlon capital cf the world, 'his aggret>ati<.i anr scr?en artistes will appear for a tngagement at tbe Victo.ia Theatn Monday next. Rex Story and Len Mantell arc ipm this troupe on their ftrst rcund th. tour,
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  • 245 10 HITMAN STORY AT TMh ALHAMBRA. Frank Borzage. as a motion picture i ,r has a rare gift: he does not need su •< Tin-:-music, slap-stick, ror tense drama to suinula his imagination. For in "Bad Girl o.hich opened last night at the Alhambra. w;is given next to nothing
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  • 118 10 CHINESE PLAY BY SCHOLARS The prize distribution of the Outram ScLc will be held on Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. Mrs C G Coleman has consented to give away tne prizt Parents and those interested aie welcome The annual schoo. pla> this year is a Ch
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  • 360 10 MEDICAL COLLEGE MAGAZINE. GRADUATES UNEMPLOYED The Trinity Term number of the Bl Medical College Union magazine has ju.>t been Issued. It is well got up and fully in keepttf with the earlier numbers issued despite difficulties encountered by its compilors. who writt "No apology is needed for the
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  • Page 10 Miscellaneous
    • 86 10 CROSSWORD NO. 20. Three competitors correctly solved the above Crossword and share the First Prize of $200 by $66.66 each: Mrs. K. W. Chan. 16. Tong Watt Road, Singapore. S. Rajaratnam. 6-3, Mackenzie Road. Singapore. L. A. Low. 29-3, Sophia Road, Singapore. Four competitors had one mistake and*share the Second
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    • 40 11 FOOTBALL MATCH.4 On Wednesday, Dec. 9 AT ANSON ROAD STADIUM 1. PI ays Versus Chinese BENEFIT MATCH FOR An old well-known playing member of the S. C. F. A. j SUPPORT A GOOD CAVSE AND L_ SEE A GOOD GAME.
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    • 319 11 THE HEW WORLD j Brightest Spot in Singapore t THE NEW WORLD TALKIES 7.15 r.M. TO-NIGHT 9JO P.M i SCOTLAND YARD." FEATURING EDMUND LOWE A Thrilling Detective Story which will jour Interest to the vtry end. PICTURE muam^mmmmmm^m^m^^ i I I White %Z0 Cookson's Leadless White TIMONOX WHITE is Cookson's
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    • 643 11 Why handicap your playing through poor j strings 1 Use ARMOUR'S TENNIS STRINGS j ~~u j universally recommended for their 'pep', durability j aud freedom from permanent stretch. They cost J j no more. ii I hor your protection—Armour dealers are supplied with j trade mark stickers to place on
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  • Page 11 Miscellaneous
    • 338 11 C lt)B DIARY. I Clubs and Societies in members of which are Tribune." This Diary them. Secretaries are m keeping it up-to-date ras of general interest !he "Diary of Events." cover meetings, enter- and such functions, gnU other than those of Events.") IV DEC. 4. Music practice, Mr. Lorong 24A.
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    • 495 11 DIARY OF EVENTS. TO-DAY, DEC. 4. High Tides.— 5.30 a.m., 5.15 p.m. Hockey: R.I. v Khalsa, R.I. Rugby: P.s. "A" v. Glosters, Tanglin. Concert and dance, Singapore Catholic Club, 8.30 p.m. TO-MORROW, DEC. 5. High Tides.—6.26 a.m., 6.50 p.m. Hockey: Chinese v. Police. Y.M.C.A., Raffles College v. Medical College, S.R.C.
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  • 611 12 ABSURD IDEAS OF MALAYAN BROADCASTING. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE LOCAL WIRELESS SOCIETY. EDITED BY "RADIOFAN." It is necessary to correct some of the ideas being put forth in various Malayan newspapers by novices in radio about Empire and local broadcasting. An entirely
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  • 113 12 Not long ago. says the "Straits Echo." we had occasion to write as prominently as we could re the threatened attempt of our Straits Settlements' authorities completely to shut us out of that radio wcrld into which we have not yet had a real chance to
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  • 33 12 The figures of imports for Octob-r, just published, show that the sales of wireless goods in Malaya are steadily increasing, the value imported in that month being $11,398.
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  • 35 12 A local listener says he believes, from recent announcements, that the B B C. is to broadcast an Empire daily news bulletin at 5.45 pm T.), which is 12.45 at night here.
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  • 354 12 Non-Technical Explanation. A reader asked for a non-technical idea oi what is meant by the Stenode radio systemIt is hardly possible to describe its working without technical terms a id diagrams but the following is an idea of Us effects, obtained specially from our London correspondent:
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  • 130 12 The followirg l.tter appears in tiie "Straits Echo": Sir,—Penang is appallingly backward in the matter of wireless, for she seems contented with reception from the few good stations available. Kuala Lumpur is already miles ahead in this direction of prog revive ne s. as also of
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  • 50 12 The Kuala Lumpur Amateur Radio Society, which has changed its name to the Malayan Amateur Radio Society, congratulates itself on the fact that the initials aptly spell Mars, R has got to change its name again, as there is anqther Mars in Malacca—the Malacca Amateur Radio Society.—"Malacca Guardian."
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  • 197 12 Handing Over ()f To Marconi's l yta. Bombay fJV It is understood that the r of Calcutta, with the concur" bay merchants, have urged th r India to continue the Cal< -r broadcasting stations, failing Q h welcome the idea of the Gov ths Marconi International M
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 255 12 j Have You Tried Our Breakfast and j I Luncheon i j Sausage, j SPECIALLY IMPORTED FROM j ENGLAND. f I i i I i Singapore Gold Storage 1 V j Company, Limited. j Orchard Road, Selegie Road, Grange Road, Katong, Keppel Harbour. J i "CROWN" BR4ND CIGARS. j j
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    • 24 12 An Investment of 50 cents a day in Endowment Insurance is a very sure road to Independence. Consult the Manufacturers Life Insurance Co., to-day.
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    • 60 12 Stop those H.F. ffk impulses from mmSk\\ Reaching your K9BI L.F. by using a gjlßfii •ok thorough bread fpPfl Choke. MAKE p3ssfr YOUR CHOICE J JS"5if 3725 FROM THESE: WL L mv> British (.eiwrui, VVeariUPolar. BuAjrin. Sovrrfcn Special ft. W»e H.F. Chokes RADIO HOME W7. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. SINGAPORE Write
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    • 291 12 UNIQUE OPPOHHM^ "Condor" 4 valve scree:-, c rid (r receivers. 15-250 metres. high ponents only used. Ferra- ti coni valves. Ormond tkm ''>^ial Lewcos plug-in coils, etc E\ SJJ plet° with valves and set al maajZ finished cabin a. Price s: COiffl* 28. CAVENAGH ROAD. SINGAPORE X mas is Coming!
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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • 715 12 WHAT TO LISTEN FOR. Short-Wave Broadcasts For The Week. Readers should note that Petallng Hill (Kuala Lumpur) is now on 75 metres until further notice. MONDAYS. RADIO-SAIGON gives concert by soloists rrom 6JO pjn. and recorded music and Anna•nite programme afterwards. CHELMSFORD. 7.30 to 8.30 pjn.. 3 to 7 a.m.
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  • 792 13 Its Place In Building The Nation. MUSLIM AFFAIRS. (By Our Muslim Correspondent.J Nowadays the Mosque is used at the prescribed hour only for prayers; beyond that it is generally empty and devoid of people. Suggestions have been made to make it the meeting place of the Muslims to
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  • 268 13 LOCATION IN I) EH PA DUN. New Delhi Iwv. 14. It is understood that the unanimous m«J t ol the Sub-Committee to establish un I .tii i. Sandhurst at Dehra Dun has been ace ,ud and that the Army Department is now busy c« Vfstnfr «»**ns.io find
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 517 13 c'h'v sadkr fencing, i (BRITISH MANUFACTURE. I i Kxpensive and V jfWki j Kffeetive i iu .!iinhal)le Fencing < > Obtainable. mWm j luling Feature:— i ft IfmPrrc:f\jC j (ialvanised AFTER /|MP n Manufacture Wf N led. —No Obligation. t j S~ s(ii MEPARTMENT OF »y 1 Tfl l vNKO
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    • 184 13 I rhc Spc// f the Unhs 1 jki AvV The r tnc in^s buoyant youth toni.mtic >s2 M f UQ i*^L^ < aV' charm. Moments when the captivating fragrance O w s cXt u s te genuine Eau de £s ..;ir"s Cologne preserves and enhances natural loveliness C 2 O
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  • 90 14 [Our readers are invited to write to us on tubjecU of public interest. It must be underitood that the Malaya Tribune" does not necessarily endorse opinions expressed by correspondents. LETTERS SHOULD BE AS BRIEF AS POSSIBLE, preferably typewritten (double ipacing), and on one side of the paper only Pen
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  • 80 14 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Sir—l quite agree with your correspondent "Roberts Khoo" regarding the interest charged by pawnbrokers according to the Lunar Calendar, and I shall be obliged if the authorities will induce them to charge on the Solar Caimdar. in accordance with their taxes paid to
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  • 128 14 (To the Editor. -Malaya Tribune.") Sir.—ln reply to •'Non-Judge." it is not the invei tive imagination of myself, but reo.nt Pre?s reports, that prompt me to ask the Chii.esv officia's to abandon their proverbial slowi.iss. both in realising the gravity of the situation and remedying it when
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  • 231 14 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune") Sir.—With reference to the letter from a Palembang correspondent I submit the following answers to the Questions asked: 1. There is no doubt that the Chinese Government has hitherto made no attempt at regulating medical practice, especially those who invent their own medicines—the
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  • 604 14 (To the Editor. -Malaya Tribune") Sir.—Mr. Van Kee Liong has I am afraid rrrised a hornet's nest about him. It is a pleasure to find a man express his views with a courage born of conviction. Bur Mr. Van has I obviously allowed his prejudice to get th(
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  • 445 14 DR. WELLINGTON KOO A POLISHED DIPLOMAT. rv Paris. Nov. 23. Dr. Wellington Koo's appointment as China's Foreign Minister ha.s produced a very favourable impression, not only in League circles, where he is well known, but also in diplomatic circles, where it is felt he may tend
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  • 129 14 Harrowing details of the grave Cttstrers pr vailing in the Thar Parkar District, reused by the failure of rains were related by the secretary cf the Desh Beta Mandal Kaiachi. en hi return from a visit to the a ea. A'roi't 6i Dei cenr of the
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  • 777 14 A MOMENTOUS CHANGE. GLADSTONE TRICKS THE LORDS. I When Captain Garnet Wclseley returned frcm the Crimea he carried with him the conviction that our Army was obsolete compared with that which the French Emperor had put into the fielo, and. sixteen years later, wnen serving at
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 274 14 j Stop that jj j cold with l INHALANT 11 Don't pay the price of negligence V A cold may lead to j r UifliirnM. pn umonia, bronchitis and even death, IJ yet it is the must neglect- \V ed of human ailments. A drop of Vapex on your l\
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    • 304 14 BONNY BABIES OF BURMA j lllHi A oVer tne EaFt in Burma. Malaya. C ylon. j \lf>|ff _-f Siam. Dutch East Indies and elsewhere parents S \\vl i J ar e coming to rely upon Baby's Own Tablets "\A "X U,r keeping ,h children free from ailm nts By experience
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    • 168 14 JL HE cleanest home is not •afe from infection. But Lifebuoy Soap is potent against disease germs. Its rich, purifying lather cleanses dirt and danger from everything, leaving health and safety in its place. Keep your home safe with Lifebuoy. Lifebuoy Soap is noiv obtainable in a convenient toilet size
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 396 15 yrfiAMER SAILINGS. l>. &0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. 'poratea in England, j SM >SENGER CARGO SERVICES. pf s AND ORIENTAL STEAM N CO LONDON AND *ST MAIL SERVICE rract with Hit Majesty Government.) WD FROM LONDON "n!La and Japan. Due Tonnage Singapore 1931 9 000 Dec. 12 15.000 Dec.
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    • 652 15 J^AMER_SAILIWS. X LINE I-Japan Mail) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage. Due. Sail, t YASUKUNI MARU 12,000 Dec. 8 9 HAKONE MARU 10.500 Dec. 16 17 BUWA MARU 10,700 Dec. 31 Jan. 1 5« FUSHIMI MARU 11.000 Jan 14 15 HAKOZAKI MARU 10,500 Jan. 27
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    • 369 15 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Direct Service to Japan via Hong Kang. Amoy and Shanghai and to Calentta via Prnang. Taking cargo on through Bill of Lading for Canton. Macao, Swatow. Amoy, Chefo, Tientsin, Newchwang. Yangtse porta, Formosa, the Philippines, etc. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
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    • 259 15 INSURANCE. fkm% SOITH BJUfIrJ BRITISH INSURANOB COMPANY. LIMITED. ''IRE, MARINE TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR ENDURANCE ACCEPT RD AT LOWItTT CURRENT RATES L. C. MAROOUOUTK. Manager. Offloo: l. Flniayaon Groen SURE CURE ESSENCE. Cures and Prevents Colds when the Fragrant and Refreshing Vapour is Inhaled. Relieves Pains and Aches when used
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    • 546 15 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Rtgittered tn London under tks Comfanict Acts of its 2 to H9s on 2*6 D«c««b«r. MMJ Authorised Capital 13.000.000 Subscribed Capital f 1,800.000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reaerve Fund aud Beat C 1.606.845 HEAD OFFICE: 18. Grace Chareh flint Lotdon, E C. 8. BOARD
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    • 590 15 BANKS. NORTH RKANCfc or THF HO HONG BANK. LIMITED. 45*. NORTH BRIDGE ROU) Telephone No. 5904 The North Branch of this Bank wslcb. H acre opened for business wjji provide ttsa followta* facilities to customers:— BANKING DEPARTMENT (Commercial Han king. We transact a general commercial businesa. ACCEPTANCES. We buy and
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    • 357 16 This Paper has the I Largest Sale Among the People who Spend Most in British Malaya. THE PEOPLE'S PAPER: INDEPENDENT AND PROGRESSIVE TO LET. TO LET —185, Tank Road. Immediate entry apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET— Bungalow No. 1. Margate Road off Grove Road. Bungalow No. 9. Wilkie Terrace .-iff
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    • 429 16 Le zJSdercier s School ESTABLISHED 1906 218, QUEEN ST. 61, WATERLOO ST. Morning Classes only—Primary to Commercial. NO AGE LIMIT! Principal:—F. 1. MILES. EDUCATIONAL. BOOK-KEEPING AND ACCOUNTANCY. COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE AND BUSINESS METHODS, COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC, ETC., ETC. Private tuition given by Accountant ln your own home. Write for terms which are
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    • 348 16 EDUCATIONAL. MERCANTILE INSTITUTE. 21, Sophia Road, and 3. Victoria Street A Primary. Middle and Higher School. Pupils for all classes will be registered for admission from now on. Afternoon and Evening Classes: New Session (Commercial) commences December 14th—Shorthand (Pitman and Gregg), Book-Keeping, Typewriting and other Commercial Subjects taught. Languages: French
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    • 551 16 PUBLIC NOTICES. REMOVAL NOTICE. THE OVERSEAS ASSURANCE CORPORATION. LTD Ist FLOOR. CHINA BUILDING, CHULIA STREET From Ist December. 1931 NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Stock-in-trad,, of the business lately carried on under the style of Narian Store at No. 48. Arab Street. Singapore was purchased by me on
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    • 569 16 "Tribune" Small Ads. Bring Results Because They Reach the Permanent Population. PUBLIC NOTICES. TENDERS. SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. TENDERS, which will be received up to noon on Monday. December 14. 1931. are invited for the execution of Alterations to No. 14. South Canal Road. Plans. Specifications and forms of tender may
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    • 483 16 MASSAGE AND MAN (RK MASSAGE. Mist Matsuye. Miss MMak Mlsako. No. 20. Bencoolen S:r. ELLISON S. EZEKIEL. ManuJacturiag and Con*ultin_ tt. (lin (Late of Motion Smith ft S d IT. Chapel Road. Sins.,,, SIGHT TESTED GLASSES SUPMagj PRICES MODERATE— FROM 11 W RIK WILL CALL AT ANY REPAIRS —SPECTACLES. BIN(
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